1greenwhisper : Yeah!! so pleased that you like it! I love it and this years limited edition batch is 2xs stronger than last years- I think because we have had such a hot dry summer.No problem on Myrtle, I am sure it will be worth waiting for... xxx

saffronandsuitcases : Hmmmm what exactly are they doing, maybe sunbathing en masse? Is there a Whatbugisthisapp out there? Good luck in your research but it's looking as if your Philadelphus leaves aren't their supper as yet...😊

ann_of_cleeves : I'm not sure but they look like ladybird larvae to me @faffing.with.flowers - they're the stage between the egg and the actual ladybird, a bit like a caterpillar is for the butterfly. Try googling that and see if they look like that

faffing.with.flowers : Hey @ann_of_cleeves you're right! They are the pupa of the Harlequin ladybird. Native to Eastern Asia but now widespread across Europe. A bit of a thug as far as native ladybirds and other insects are concerned but not doing my Philadelphus bush any harm, it's covered in black aphids so that's probably why they've taken a fancy to it. Thank you so much! 😊

faffing.with.flowers : Hello @saffronandsuitcases! It turns out they are the pupa of the Harlequin ladybird from Eastern Asia, a bit of a thug as far as native ladybirds and other insects are concerned but that's nature for you 😏 Don't think they are doing my Philadelphus any harm and they're more than welcome to hoover up the black aphids it is so susceptible to. Have a great day wherever in the world you are today 😊 xx

saffronandsuitcases : Well that's interesting, but a bit scary that the little bugs have travelled from Eastern Asia and are bullying our native ladybirds😥